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Vidya Bala

Vidya Bala was the Head of Mutual Fund Research at FundsIndia

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FundsIndia Recommends: ICICI Pru Discovery

Vidya Bala

Unravelling Value If you are looking for mid and small-cap exposure but with a focus on value, then ICICI Pru Discovery is a good choice. ICICI Pru Discovery may not be a new-fangled investment…Continue Reading

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Should you invest in REC tax-free bonds?

Vidya Bala

REC tax-free bonds are open today for subscription. Should you invest in them? Before you make up your mind, do a quick math to know where the returns offered by…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Religare Tax Plan: Invest

Vidya Bala

Well-placed to gain from a recovery If you are looking to avail tax deductions and are willing to hold some mid-cap stocks in your portfolio, then Religare Tax Plan will fit your…Continue Reading

December – An angel for markets?

Vidya Bala

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. – Bible December is the darling…Continue Reading

Are you better off investing lump sums?

Vidya Bala

A recent article in Time magazine’s Business section quoted a report from fund house Vanguard that said investors with lump sum were better off investing in the markets all at…Continue Reading

Liquid Funds: Invest

Vidya Bala

Ideal Parking Grounds for your Surplus Do you have surplus money in hand but don’t wish to lock them in fixed deposits? Then, instead of holding huge sums in your…Continue Reading

How to use FundsIndia’s weekly fund reviews

Vidya Bala

FundsIndia sends recommendations / reviews of various mutual funds on a weekly basis. This service has been launched with an aim to help you make an informed decision with your investments.…Continue Reading

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Templeton India Equity Income: Invest

Vidya Bala

A value fund with an international flavour Emerging markets, including India, do not offer too many ‘value’ or less expensive stocks, given their growth focus. If you wish to hold…Continue Reading

NFO: UTI Credit Oportunities – going beyond the interest rate game

Vidya Bala

A number of debt funds currently bet on the declining interest rate movement, hoping to capitalise on a rally in the price of debt instruments when their yields fall. But…Continue Reading

Go for gold ETFs this festive season

Vidya Bala

Its Diwali season again and you may be looking to add to your prosperity by buying in to the auspicious yellow metal – gold. Or you may choose the occasion…Continue Reading